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Public health
fromwww.amny.com
20 hours ago

Op-Ed | Governor's Hochul's tobacco tax will reduce teen nicotine addiction | amNewYork

Governor Hochul's proposed tobacco tax aims to reduce teen vape use and protect youth from nicotine addiction.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
14 hours ago

Contributor: For water and mining policy near Salton Sea, keep in mind local children's health

The Salton Sea's shrinking water levels are causing toxic dust that impairs lung growth in local children, particularly affecting low-income communities.
#new-jersey
fromCbsnews
13 hours ago
Washington DC

Gov. Mikie Sherrill is moving to Drumthwacket, the New Jersey governor's mansion

US Elections
fromGothamist
20 hours ago

NJ lawmakers aim to boost local sales tax by 45 percent for World Cup

New Jersey plans a temporary sales tax increase and new fees to cover costs for hosting the 2026 World Cup.
SF politics
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Utility companies - and their political donations - are top of mind in NJ elections

New Jersey Democrats aim to leverage utility donations against Republican Tom Kean Jr. amid rising electricity costs.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
1 week ago

NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill signs immigrant protections, police mask ban

New Jersey enacted laws limiting police cooperation with federal immigration authorities and banning face masks for law enforcement.
Poker
fromReadWrite
1 week ago

New Jersey advances micro betting ban bill

New Jersey lawmakers are advancing legislation to ban micro betting due to concerns over addiction and game integrity.
fromCbsnews
13 hours ago
Washington DC

Gov. Mikie Sherrill is moving to Drumthwacket, the New Jersey governor's mansion

US Elections
fromGothamist
20 hours ago

NJ lawmakers aim to boost local sales tax by 45 percent for World Cup

New Jersey plans a temporary sales tax increase and new fees to cover costs for hosting the 2026 World Cup.
SF politics
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Utility companies - and their political donations - are top of mind in NJ elections

New Jersey Democrats aim to leverage utility donations against Republican Tom Kean Jr. amid rising electricity costs.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
1 week ago

NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill signs immigrant protections, police mask ban

New Jersey enacted laws limiting police cooperation with federal immigration authorities and banning face masks for law enforcement.
Poker
fromReadWrite
1 week ago

New Jersey advances micro betting ban bill

New Jersey lawmakers are advancing legislation to ban micro betting due to concerns over addiction and game integrity.
#new-york
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

State Bill Would Stop Highway Expansions Near Vulnerable New Yorkers - Streetsblog New York City

New York State will halt highway expansions near public housing and asthma hotspots to protect vulnerable communities from pollution.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
1 week ago

Hochul Unveils 11th-Hour Push to Defang New York's Climate Law

Hochul proposes extending New York's emissions reduction deadline from 2024 to 2030, citing the original target as unachievable.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

State Bill Would Stop Highway Expansions Near Vulnerable New Yorkers - Streetsblog New York City

New York State will halt highway expansions near public housing and asthma hotspots to protect vulnerable communities from pollution.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
1 week ago

Hochul Unveils 11th-Hour Push to Defang New York's Climate Law

Hochul proposes extending New York's emissions reduction deadline from 2024 to 2030, citing the original target as unachievable.
NYC real estate
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Hoboken opens door to Airbnb as NYC and other NJ towns lock out short-term rentals

Hoboken, NJ, has no short-term rental regulations, attracting listings as NYC tightens rules, prompting city officials to consider new legislation.
New York City
fromGothamist
21 hours ago

Reforms to 'wild west' private trash industry come to Manhattan's Chinatown

Manhattan's Chinatown will implement new trash reforms requiring businesses to use authorized waste companies by May 2024.
Berlin
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Workers carved the largest modern Hindu temple in the west. Now, some have incurable lung disease

The Robbinsville Hindu mandir, while architecturally stunning, is marred by serious allegations of worker abuse and health issues during its construction.
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

New York lawmakers want 3D-printer companies to block the creation of 'ghost guns'

"You can't print counterfeit money. We don't let you do that, so why would we let you print lethal guns?"
Intellectual property law
NYC parents
fromGothamist
3 days ago

Work to get lead paint out of NJ homes faces funding cliff

Lead remediation efforts in New Jersey are at risk due to dwindling federal funds, despite significant progress made in recent years.
Healthcare
fromGothamist
2 days ago

NY officials push bill to save 500K Essential Plan insured from losing coverage

450,000 New Yorkers will lose Essential Plan coverage due to federal funding cuts, but legislation aims to prevent uninsured status.
New York Mets
fromQNS
2 days ago

Metropolitan Park casino opponents sue NYS Gaming Commission, vow to keep fighting after judge dismisses case - QNS

Opponents of the Metropolitan Park casino filed a lawsuit against the NYS Gaming Commission, alleging unfair licensing processes and seeking to block the development.
Bicycling
fromHeybike
1 year ago

New Electric Bike Laws 2025 for New York

Electric bicycles in New York are defined by specific criteria and classified into three categories based on their motor assistance and speed capabilities.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

The vape capital of Britain: how have two Manchester backstreets come to dominate the e-cigarette trade?

Ali's store, Fly Vape, is located in Cheetham Hill, Manchester, an area that has become a surprising hub for the vaping industry, housing over 50 outlets specializing in vaping products.
London startup
fromwww.thelocal.com
4 days ago

A ban on being Swedish? Minister rails against France's new snus ban

Anna, a 47-year-old Swede living on the French Riviera, expressed her fear, saying, 'I'm trembling. I'm so afraid I'll start smoking again. It feels terrible.'
France news
Poker
fromReadWrite
3 days ago

New York's Hochul proposes stricter youth online gambling rules

New York plans to enhance online gambling oversight to protect youth and prevent addiction.
#vaping
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago
Cancer

Vaping likely to cause lung and oral cancer, Australian researchers find in new review of evidence

Vaping is likely to cause lung and oral cancer, prompting calls for immediate regulatory action.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
Media industry

More than 6m vapes and pods binned each week despite disposable use ban

Vapes are improperly disposed of in the UK, causing recycling issues and fire hazards despite a ban on disposable e-cigarettes.
Cancer
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Vaping likely to cause lung and oral cancer, Australian researchers find in new review of evidence

Vaping is likely to cause lung and oral cancer, prompting calls for immediate regulatory action.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

More than 6m vapes and pods binned each week despite disposable use ban

Vapes are improperly disposed of in the UK, causing recycling issues and fire hazards despite a ban on disposable e-cigarettes.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Residents warned about smoke from scrap metal fire

Residents in south-east London are advised to keep windows and doors shut due to a significant fire at a scrap metal recycling yard.
#air-pollution
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Why reducing air pollution deaths isn't just about reducing air pollution

Reductions in vulnerability to air pollution since 1990 saved approximately 1.7 million lives in 2019, with significant improvements in Europe and North America.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Smokeless' fuels contain ultrafine particles that get embedded in lungs, study shows

Burning smokeless fuels may increase ultrafine particle pollution, posing new air quality hazards in homes and streets.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Why reducing air pollution deaths isn't just about reducing air pollution

Reductions in vulnerability to air pollution since 1990 saved approximately 1.7 million lives in 2019, with significant improvements in Europe and North America.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Smokeless' fuels contain ultrafine particles that get embedded in lungs, study shows

Burning smokeless fuels may increase ultrafine particle pollution, posing new air quality hazards in homes and streets.
Brooklyn
fromtherealdeal.com
6 days ago

New real estate investment under attack: battery storage

Battery storage projects face regulatory challenges and community skepticism despite extensive oversight and safety measures in New York City.
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
6 days ago

Your Vape Wants to Know How Old You Are

Ike Tech claims a 100% success rate in age verification technology, but skepticism remains regarding its effectiveness and potential risks.
#los-angeles
Silicon Valley
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

The inspiring, infuriating, even comic tale of how we defeated L.A.'s smog and why we may have to again

Los Angeles is resilient, facing challenges like fires and disasters while striving for recovery and improvement in air quality and community safety.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Smoglandia: Smog checks, diamond lanes and leaf blower bans work, but a dark cloud comes from D.C.

Rodney King's plea for unity highlighted the ongoing issue of smog in Los Angeles, a persistent environmental concern affecting the city.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Transit officials announce clean air investments in South Bronx thanks to congestion pricing revenue | amNewYork

Congestion pricing funds will replace diesel trucks with hybrid models to reduce air pollution in the city.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Religious buffer zones still on the table in Albany

State lawmakers support buffer zones around religious sites, but recent legislation lacks defined protest-free areas due to civil liberties concerns.
fromGothamist
1 day ago

'Didn't know we had a landlord' - fatal Queens house fire exposes squalor, violations

"The landlord did not pay attention to this house whatsoever. We didn't even know we had a landlord."
NYC real estate
Environment
fromGothamist
1 day ago

NY energy experts, advocates say Iran war shows need for Hochul to implement climate law

Hochul's energy policy prioritizes fossil fuels over renewables, but experts warn this approach may lead to higher costs and missed climate goals.
LA food
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Smoglandia: We haven't always been smoggy, but we're built that way

Smog in 1943 Los Angeles caused severe health issues and environmental damage, becoming a persistent problem long after World War II.
Healthcare
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Scaling Success: The Medicaid Model New York Can't Afford to Ignore | amNewYork

The American healthcare system prioritizes volume over quality, leading to rising costs and poor outcomes.
#newark-airport
fromFortune
1 week ago
NYC parents

Newark airport shuts down after a burning smell forces an air traffic control tower evacuation | Fortune

fromFortune
1 week ago
NYC parents

Newark airport shuts down after a burning smell forces an air traffic control tower evacuation | Fortune

NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

NYC Council members would have more control in establishing community boards, per new bill

A new bill proposes that NYC Council members appoint half of community board members to enhance local representation.
Public health
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Altria's Best Growth Opportunity Is Running Into Bureaucratic Foot Dragging

Nicotine pouches are rapidly growing in the U.S. market, while Altria faces declining cigarette sales and regulatory challenges.
New York City
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Fire deaths ruled a homicide at Queens building with history of gambling, illegal units

A fatal Queens house fire has been ruled a homicide, with multiple fatalities and a history of building violations.
Healthcare
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Fines weren't enough to keep Jersey City hospital open, so lawmakers aim to get tougher

Heights University Hospital's closure leaves Jersey City with one emergency room, prompting legal actions and potential new legislation to prevent future hospital closures.
#leaf-blowers
Environment
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

'Where does it end?': Readers react to gas-powered leaf blower bans

A majority of readers oppose bans on gas-powered leaf blowers, citing practicality and other pressing issues over environmental concerns.
Environment
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

No one can use a gas-powered leaf blower in these 2 Mass. towns, thanks to new laws

Arlington and Lexington ban gas-powered leaf blowers to reduce noise and environmental impact, allowing only electric models with specific restrictions.
Environment
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

'Where does it end?': Readers react to gas-powered leaf blower bans

A majority of readers oppose bans on gas-powered leaf blowers, citing practicality and other pressing issues over environmental concerns.
Environment
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

No one can use a gas-powered leaf blower in these 2 Mass. towns, thanks to new laws

Arlington and Lexington ban gas-powered leaf blowers to reduce noise and environmental impact, allowing only electric models with specific restrictions.
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Booking an Airbnb in New Jersey for the World Cup? It may be illegal.

The home is currently listed on Airbnb for about $1,000 a night for short stays throughout June and July. It boasts a 'spacious 3BR retreat just 15 minutes from MetLife Stadium!' - the site of eight World Cup matches, including the tournament final - along with a backyard, a fire pit and a 'roomy deck with plenty of seating.'
NYC real estate
#911
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago
NYC politics

A moral injury': City sued over not releasing information on Lower Manhattan air quality danger after 9/11 attack | amNewYork

New York City
fromNew York Daily News
5 days ago

NYC denies another request for info on 9/11 toxins, prompting new lawsuit

New York City denied another request for 9/11 toxin data, despite previously uncovering 68 boxes of related information.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

A moral injury': City sued over not releasing information on Lower Manhattan air quality danger after 9/11 attack | amNewYork

Advocates are suing New York City for transparency regarding air quality information post-9/11 to seek accountability and answers, not compensation.
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Boston City Council moves toward potential kratom ban

The status quo is not an option. We have to ban it here in Boston. Kratom refers to both a tree native to southeast Asia and products derived from its leaves. There is particular concern among officials and experts about 7-hydroxymitragynine, or 7-OH, a potent compound found in kratom. In recent years, products that contain synthetically enhanced amounts of 7-OH have proliferated in smoke shops and convenience stores around the country.
Boston
Health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Why is smoking so addictive and what are the best ways to give up?

Cigarettes are extremely addictive because nicotine rapidly triggers dopamine release in the brain within 10-20 seconds, creating immediate pleasure that reinforces addiction despite well-known health risks.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

A state's rule for housing that promotes diversity is dividing neighbors

New Jersey municipalities face intense community backlash while implementing state-mandated affordable housing plans rooted in the 1970s Mount Laurel Doctrine requiring racial desegregation through housing development.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Generational smoking ban for UK edges closer to reality

Parliament approved the Tobacco and Vapes Bill to create a smoke-free generation by preventing anyone born after January 1, 2009 from legally purchasing tobacco or vaping products.
Boston real estate
fromCity Limits
3 weeks ago

NYCHA Residents Say Nearby Industrial Site is Covering Their Homes in Dust

A construction debris recycling facility in Far Rockaway creates dust pollution affecting nearby public housing residents, who invoke a 2023 state environmental justice law to oppose the facility's permit renewal.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Exclusive | Car-hating NYC pol wants 5 million square feet of new 'pedestrian space' - critics fear 'more gridlock'

A Brooklyn councilman proposes creating 1 million square feet of annual pedestrian space over five years, requiring the city to prioritize car-free zones near transit hubs without estimating parking and lane losses.
#new-york-city
fromGothamist
1 week ago
New York City

NYC climate chief says environmental policies and affordability go hand-in-hand

New York City's climate goals are essential for improving affordability and addressing economic justice.
fromTime Out New York
2 months ago
New York City

NYC will require landlords to provide AC by 2030

Landlords must install and maintain AC units on tenant request by June 1, 2030; tenants pay electricity; public housing is exempt.
New York City
fromGothamist
1 week ago

NYC climate chief says environmental policies and affordability go hand-in-hand

New York City's climate goals are essential for improving affordability and addressing economic justice.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
4 days ago

Opinion: New York's Mental Health Crisis Demands We Invest in Programs That Work

Scaling and coordinating effective behavioral health programs is essential for creating a continuum of care in New York City.
Public health
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Urgent warning to thousands over lung-penetrating toxins in the air

Health warnings issued across US regions due to unhealthy air quality from PM2.5 particles, ozone, dust, and smoke from controlled burns and agricultural fires.
NYC real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

New Jersey proposal could reduce senior property tax relief

New Jersey proposes reducing Stay NJ property tax relief eligibility from $500,000 to $250,000 income and cutting maximum combined benefits from $6,500 to $4,000 to target relief toward low- and middle-income seniors.
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

States are suing the EPA for relinquishing its role as a greenhouse gas emissions regulator

The lawsuit specifically argues that the EPA's decision to rescind a 2009 study that determined greenhouse gases are dangerous to public health was illegal. The study, which is the source of what's called the "Endangerment Finding," was one of several justifications - along with things like the Clean Air Act - for the agency's ability to regulate emissions.
Environment
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 week ago

NJ township fighting ICE jail faces another development battle, over affordable homes

Roxbury Township faces pressure from state and federal governments over affordable housing and a new immigration detention center.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Trump policies set to increase rates of lung disease and death, study finds

Trump administration policies across healthcare, environment, workplace, and vaccines are projected to significantly increase lung disease rates and premature deaths among Americans.
Environment
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

House Bill Could Weaken EPA Oversight of Hazardous Chemicals

House conservatives propose rolling back 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act, weakening EPA authority to regulate hazardous chemicals despite ongoing groundwater contamination cases like Jones Road.
NYC politics
fromHoodline
3 weeks ago

NYC Lawmakers Push Graphic Warnings At Gun Shops

New York City lawmakers propose requiring gun dealers to display graphic warning posters about firearm dangers, including suicide hotline numbers, with violations carrying fines up to $10,000.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Newark records its first traffic fatality of the year

A 29-year-old motorcyclist from Milpitas died after crashing into a traffic island and signal in Newark on February 19, with alcohol suspected as a contributing factor.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Tackling air pollution should be part of government work to cut cancer rates, scientists say

Governments must reduce air pollution through WHO guideline compliance to prevent cancer, with actions needed at EU, national, and local levels.
fromWBGO Jazz
1 month ago

NYC Council holds hearing on buffer zone bill

This is a new version of the original bill, which set a buffer zone of up to 100 feet. This version would let the NYPD decide whether there should be a buffer zone, how big it will be and and how long it will be enforced.
New York City
NYC politics
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

NY's climate law clashes with Gov. Hochul's affordability campaign

Governor Hochul seeks to roll back New York's 2019 climate law requiring 40% emissions cuts by 2030, citing affordability concerns during her reelection campaign.
fromGothamist
4 weeks ago

NYC Council bill aims to close gaps between hospitals and shelters after deadly winter

Nolberto Jimbo-Niola, 52, died outside in the bitter cold this winter and was found on a Queens park bench with discharge papers from a local hospital. His death was one of more than two dozen from hypothermia so far this year in New York City, as residents faced a weekslong stretch of brutally cold temperatures.
NYC politics
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Motorists could face mandatory' driving ban for road offences under tougher laws

Jersey will introduce roadside drug testing and cannabis bloodstream limits, allowing arrests and blood tests, with penalties including fines, imprisonment, and driving bans.
#e-bike-regulation
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

After Jersey tightens e-bike regs, groups renew New York City push | amNewYork

New Jersey's e-bike registration and licensing law sparks debate in New York City, with supporters citing safety and accountability benefits while critics worry about burdensome costs and compliance impacts on delivery workers.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

After Jersey tightens e-bike regs, groups renew New York City push | amNewYork

New Jersey's e-bike registration and licensing law sparks debate in New York City, with supporters citing safety and accountability benefits while critics worry about burdensome costs and compliance impacts on delivery workers.
fromBikerumor
2 months ago

New Jersey Law Now Requires License, Registration, and Insurance for E-Bikes

On Monday, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a new bill into state law that sets a precedent for e-bikes in the state. New Jersey's most recent bill requires e-bike riders to have a license, register their e-bike, and insure it. You can read the bill in its entirety here. And this applies to all e-bikes in the state. Over the last handful of years, "e-bikes" have been much more prominent in local and even national news. But, generally not for good reasons.
Bicycling
US news
fromReadWrite
2 months ago

New Jersey casino smoking ban case reheard

Casino workers have another opportunity to challenge the exemption allowing smoking in New Jersey casinos after an appellate court remanded the case to trial court.
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
2 months ago

This New Jersey E-Bike Law Is the Most Restrictive in the U.S.

New Jersey's new law classifies Class 2 and 3 e-bikes as motorized bicycles, mandates registration and insurance, and imposes age and license requirements.
Environment
fromTruthout
1 month ago

EPA Repeals Regulations for Mercury and Toxic Air Pollutants From Power Plants

EPA repealed the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards, removing stricter mercury and particulate limits and continuous monitoring requirements for coal and oil-fired power plants.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Shameful' secrets: City Council leaders, firefighters demand to know why City Hall hid post-9/11 air quality reports for 25 years | amNewYork

The demand comes after attorneys unearthed a memo this week revealing that the city had been preparing for lawsuits related to air quality effects in the weeks following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The memo, obtained by amNewYork, was uncovered by attorneys who have long been pushing the city to release documents related to post-9/11 air quality, some of whom were at Thursday's press conference, where Brewer and Menin made their demands.
New York City
Environment
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

Sorry, the EPA No Longer Cares About Your Health

The EPA plans to stop counting health benefits from reducing fine particulate matter and ozone, enabling weaker pollution limits and likely creating dirtier air while lowering industry costs.
New York City
fromCurbed
2 months ago

How Do I Convince My Super to Compost?

Residents should pressure building management or supers to implement composting since residential composting is mandatory but often relies on tenant enforcement.
Public health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Is Vaping a Harmless Way to Stop Smoking?

Nicotine vaping increases quit rates versus other NRT but poses health risks and unknown long-term effects that must be balanced against smoking cessation benefits.
fromReadWrite
2 months ago

Iowa Senate shelves casino smoking ban bill

A bill that would have banned smoking on casino gaming floors in Iowa didn't go anywhere this week, after a Senate subcommittee voted to shelve the proposal indefinitely. The legislation, Senate File 2051, was introduced as "An Act relating to the elimination of the exemption of gaming floors from the prohibitions of the smokefree air Act." The bill proposed a change to state law by amending Iowa Code section 142D.4 "by striking the subsection" that currently allows smoking on certain gaming floors.
Public health
Public health
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

A Chance to Learn What Urban Fire Does to the Body

Los Angeles urban wildfires prompted rapid, extensive scientific monitoring and long-term health studies to assess environmental contamination and mental and physical impacts after urban destruction.
Public health
fromKqed
2 months ago

San Francisco Nets Nearly $4 Million From Zyn Sellers in Crusade Against Flavored Tobacco | KQED

San Francisco won nearly $4 million in settlements forcing online sellers to block city addresses and stop selling flavored nicotine pouches.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Smoke-free law could see use drop below 5% in young people

A law banning the sale of tobacco to anyone born after 2009 could see smoking in young people drop below 5 per cent decades earlier than expected. The government plans to introduce the smoke-free generation" law as part of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which would progressively raise the age of sale so that anyone born in 2009 or later can never legally be sold tobacco, starting from 2027.
Public health
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Op-Ed | New Yorkers need more protection from gambling addiction amNewYork

Photo via Getty Images The impending introduction of three new casinos in New York has come with promises of increased tourism, tax revenue, permanent job creation, affordable housing, and public green space. And while all of this seems beneficial and may very well come to fruition, one threat that cannot go unaddressed is the further enablement of gambling addiction. The State must start directing more resources to meet New York's growing addiction problem before these casinos open.
Public health
Public health
fromFortune
2 months ago

America's healthiest state has clean air and water, good education, and safe cities-and says a lot about the country's rural-urban divide | Fortune

New Hampshire is the nation's healthiest state, with low drug use, high graduation, reduced homelessness, and strong community and environmental health.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Council told to plan for rubbish fire health risks

Havering Council must monitor long-term health impacts from repeated fires at contaminated Arnolds Field, where residents report eye irritation and coughing.
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